Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians to victory against Punjab Kings, marking his first leadership role in ODIs. He acknowledged his lack of experience in ODI captaincy ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Key points
Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians to a win over Punjab Kings
Bumrah was a stand-in captain due to the absence of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav
He admitted to not having captained in ODIs before
Bumrah's captaincy began on a winning note in the IPL
He is looking forward to leading India in the 2027 World Cup
Bumrah was MI's make-shift captain in the absence of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav.
Bumrah opened up on leading India in ODIs aften beginning his IPL captaincy on a winning note.
Jasprit Bumrah leads Mumbai Indians for the first time in IPL 2026
Jasprit Bumrah is one of those very few players in the history of the Indian Premier League who have remained loyal to just one franchise. The charismatic pacer made his debut for MI in 2013 and has remained with the team since then.
In the meantime, he has established himself as India's main bowling force and has grown to become one of the finest fast bowlers in the history of international cricket.
However, one thing that Bumrah could never get at MI was the team's captaincy. For the majority of his journey as an MI player, Bumrah has played under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, who has helped the team lift five IPL titles. Then, in 2024, Hardik Pandya took over the reins from the legendary batter.
Q&A
What did Jasprit Bumrah say about his ODI captaincy experience?
Jasprit Bumrah admitted that he hasn't captained in ODIs before, highlighting his inexperience in this role.
Who did Jasprit Bumrah captain in the recent IPL match?
Jasprit Bumrah captained the Mumbai Indians in their recent victory over the Punjab Kings.
Why was Jasprit Bumrah the captain for the Mumbai Indians?
Bumrah served as the stand-in captain for the Mumbai Indians due to the absence of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav.
What are Jasprit Bumrah's plans for the 2027 World Cup?
Bumrah is preparing for the 2027 World Cup and has expressed his desire to lead India in ODIs despite his lack of prior captaincy experience.
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On Thursday, May 14, Bumrah finally got the opportunity to lead MI in an IPL game, as he was named captain in the absence of Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav.
Bumrah past the test with flying colours as MI finally ended their losing streak in the ongoing season and beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah makes major admission before 2027 ODI World Cup after MI win vs PBKS
Ahead of the game, Bumrah had jokingly mentioned that he never expected to lead the Indian team before captaining MI, a team he has been part of for more than a decade.
Bumrah had earlier led India in the Test format, the most recent one being in the Australia series in 2024-25, where he captained Team India in the first Test at Perth in the absence of Rohit Sharma and then led them again in the fifth Test in Sydney.
After leading MI to a much-needed victory on Thursday, Bumrah admitted that he has fulfilled two of his captaincy goals and now leading India in ODIs remains his only goal, although he claimed that it looks unlikely at the moment.
In a joking manner, in the post-match interaction with the broadcaster, Bumrah said: "Yeah, one from one (smiles). Both teams played good cricket, and we really pulled back well. A little bit, but the wicket in this game looked a little bit drier than the previous one. Maybe it wasn't as cold as it was in the last game. Whatever we saw in the previous game and reading this game, holding your length was key."
"That was the plan, and credit to all bowlers, and they kept their nerve as well. I think Tilak's knock and the way Shardul bowled both deserve equal credit. Tilak kept his shape, Jacks also contributed."
"I have captained a Test match, I have captained T20s, and now the only game left is ODI cricket, but I don't see that happening."
"Jokes apart, very happy. Had good fun, good weather, great ground, so enjoyed my time," hed added.
The Cricket News Opinion: MI could consider appointing Bumrah as full-time captain
MI are in turmoil at the moment. Their performance on the field has been nothing short of dismal. Since Pandya took over the reins, MI's performance has been inconsistent as they have failed to make the playoffs in two of the three years, where the all-rounder has led the franchise, including this season.
Pandya's leadership is under the scanner and there have been reports of friction in the dressing room. Considering Bumrah's experience and his acceptability in the team, MI could now seriously consider handing over the leadership duty. Bumrah has well and truly earned the right to captain the team, given his experience and his on-field performance.
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